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Sanctuary
A perpetual gambler wiling away his life in a pool hall, a dead-end copy shop worker and an old age home resident struggle to find a place to connect.
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Plot Summary
In this psychological thriller, a young woman checks into a secluded psychiatric facility to deal with her phobias. However, as she delves deeper into her therapy, she begins to suspect that the facility and its staff have sinister intentions. She must confront her own mental state and the disturbing reality of Sanctuary before it's too late.
Critical Reception
Sanctuary received a mixed to negative reception from critics, often being described as a low-budget thriller with a predictable plot. While some performances were noted, the film struggled to stand out in its genre.
What Reviewers Say
Premise with potential, but fails to deliver a compelling narrative.
Relies heavily on genre tropes without offering fresh insights.
Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reception for Sanctuary is largely unavailable in public forums, making it difficult to gauge specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
Krysten Ritter, who plays the lead, was relatively unknown at the time of this film's release and would later gain significant recognition for her role in 'Breaking Bad' and 'Jessica Jones'.
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